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Relationship Poll: Who Would You Dump, Your Pet Or Your Guy?

A recent AP-Petside.com poll found that if people had to let go of either their pet or their partner, 86 percent would keep their partner. But that means a fairly decent 14 percent of pet owners would rather stay with their pet. I bet John would be in that 14 percent.

He’s not alone. “I would absolutely give up my girlfriend for [Killer],” one Ohio man told the AP. “I know it sounds insane, but I’ve had numerous relationships with women. My dog has never let me down.” He has been with his dog for seven years.

Unmarried people were more likely to give up the partner—25 percent versus 8 percent. There was no difference between cats and dogs—35 percent of each kind of owner said it would be a tough choice.

Are you a pet owner? Have you ever had to lose a pet because of a spouse’s allergies, or because you were moving? Who does your loyalty go to, your guy or your animal? Of course if you're not in a relationship, it's easier to make that call. But let’s take a fun little poll, then tell me your thoughts on this hypothetical!

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